Gufo di Tengmalm
1827-1838
John James Audubon was obsessed with painting birds life-size, a quest that led to his legendary book 'The Birds of America.' Here, he presents the Tengmalm's Owl (now known as the Boreal Owl) in two views—a frontal pose and a top-down angle—to show off every intricate feather pattern. The text at the bottom reveals this is Plate 380, engraved and hand-colored by Robert Havell around 1827. It’s a stunning example of scientific realism, capturing the owl's piercing gaze and detailed plumage with almost photographic accuracy long before cameras existed.
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving
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- Paper
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